<p>A high-volume cardiovascular surgery program in Myrtle Beach, SC is recruiting a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider — PA-C or NP — to join an established team of three employed cardiothoracic surgeons. This role carries genuine operative responsibility, including surgical first assist and Endoscopic Vein Harvest, alongside a well-rounded inpatient and outpatient scope. Myrtle Beach's coastal lifestyle, rapid community growth, and accessible international airport make this one of the more compelling APP opportunities on the Southeast coast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Paid professional malpractice coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance plus licensure and credentialing reimbursement</li> <li>Paid time off and disability coverage</li> <li>Life insurance and supplemental benefit options</li> <li>Wellness and counseling resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time position embedded within a three-surgeon employed cardiothoracic surgery practice</li> <li>Surgical first assist role in the operating room across cardiac and thoracic cases</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) performed independently as a core procedural responsibility</li> <li>Daily inpatient rounding on pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic patients</li> <li>Outpatient clinic participation covering post-operative follow-up and ongoing cardiac and thoracic care</li> <li>Exposure to minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures in a growing, high-volume program</li> <li>Shared call schedule at a 1:3 rotation — manageable and predictable</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program</li> <li>Active South Carolina PA-C or NP license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of direct Cardiothoracic Surgery APP experience required</li> <li>Demonstrated EVH and surgical first assist experience required</li> <li>Proven ability to manage routine cardiac and thoracic surgery patients across the perioperative continuum</li> <li>Strong command of post-operative care protocols and outpatient follow-up management</li> <li>Minimally invasive surgery experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Myrtle Beach sits along 60 miles of Atlantic coastline and ranks among the fastest-growing communities in the United States, offering a quality of life that is difficult to match at this compensation tier. Residents enjoy championship golf, boating, fishing, and a thriving dining and entertainment scene, all served by a convenient international airport. Top-rated schools and a low cost of living relative to other coastal markets make this an equally strong choice for clinicians relocating with families.</p>